COVID-19 Resource Center

As governments, businesses and individuals worldwide adapt to the human and business challenges posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Armstrong Teasdale has created this repository for clients and visitors as a resource on the legal and logistical complexities presented by this crisis.

The resources below have been compiled for information only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion and are not adequate substitute for the advice of counsel. See Disclaimer for more information.

Advisories

May 6, 2021 - Will a U.S.-Backed TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 Vaccines Erode Trade Secret Protections for mRNA Vaccine Platforms?
March 26, 2021 - California Reinstitutes Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Requirement
March 16, 2021 - Pennsylvania Employer Quarantine Requirements
March 15, 20201 - Wage and Leave Guidance Announced for Employer Vaccination Programs in Illinois
March 12, 2021 - Paid Leave Tax Credits under the American Rescue Plan Act
March 3, 2021 - New DOJ False Claims Act Enforcement Priorities Emphasize Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Feb. 15, 2021 - Employee Retention Credit Expanded and Extended by Congress Through June 2021
Feb. 5, 2021 - Vaccination Rollout Plans: Considerations to Evaluate Employer Readiness
Feb. 1, 2021 - Biden Administration Issues New OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Signals More to Come
Jan. 27, 2021 - Housing Cooperatives and the Need Certification for PPP Loans
Jan. 7, 2021 - Consolidated Appropriations Act Brings Changes to PPP for Cooperatives
Jan. 5, 2021 - Agribusiness and Food Issues to Watch for 2021
Sept. 23, 2020 - New COVID-19 Notice Requirements for California Employers
Sept. 17, 2020 - New DOL Regulations Address FFCRA Issues
Sept. 11, 2020 - California Extends COVID-19 Paid Leave Requirements to Large Employers
Sept. 1, 2020 - New DOL Guidance on Paid Leave for School-Related Absences
Aug. 21, 2020 - NY State Department of Health Issues Guidance for Reopening Gyms, Fitness Centers
Aug. 7, 2020 - Colorado’s New Paid Sick Leave Law: A Response to COVID-19
July 20, 2020 - Colorado Executive Order Creates New Requirements for Employer Accommodations, Mask Usage
June 29, 2020 - Holding a Virtual Shareholder Meeting in New York
June 23, 2020 - Executive Order Suspends Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants
June 17, 2020 - Construction and Real Estate Activities Resume in New York City Under Phases 1 and 2 of New York Forward
June 17, 2020 - Department of Education Releases Interim Rule Defining Student Eligibility for Emergency Grants Under the CARES Act
June 15, 2020 - New PPP Loan Application and Interim Final Rule Revisions
June 12, 2020 - OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance on Cloth Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators
May 29, 2020 - Recent Developments Regarding Non-Essential Gatherings, the New York Forward Safety Plan and New York Forward Loan Fund
May 29, 2020 - Recurring Themes, Watch-Outs for the Construction Industry in Light of COVID-19
May 21, 2020 - OSHA Issues Updated Enforcement Guidance
May 20, 2020 - Protocols in the Age of COVID-19
May 18, 2020 - Treasury Issues PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
May 5, 2020 - IRS Issues Detailed FAQs on the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act
May 1, 2020 - Agencies Extend Benefit Plan Deadlines During the COVID-19 Outbreak Period
April 28, 2020 - SBA Guidance on PPP Loans, "Payroll Costs"
April 24, 2020 - Impact of New York’s Shared Work Program on Co-ops, Condos
April 24, 2020 - SBA Clarifies Various Paycheck Protection Program Eligibility Issues in New Interim Final Rule
April 23, 2020 - Impact of President’s Immigration Order on Companies with Foreign Workers
April 22, 2020 - CMS Releases Guidelines for Reopening Health Care Systems
April 20, 2020 - COVID-19 Claims: Navigating OSHA, Worker Compensation and Tort Liability to Achieve the Best Outcome for Employers
April 20, 2020 - OSHA Issues Enforcement Discretion Guidance
April 17, 2020 - Employer Implications in President Trump’s Guidelines: Opening Up America Again
April 16, 2020 - NY Executive Order Impacts “Public Places” in Condo, Co-op Buildings
April 15, 2020 - Real Estate Questions During a Global Pandemic
April 14, 2020 - OSHA Issues Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
April 9, 2020 - Federal Reserve Announces Details of Main Street Lending Program
April 8, 2020 - New Guidance Concerning Employee Headcount and Highly Paid Personnel Expenses Expands PPP Eligibility
April 6, 2020 - Condo Co-op PPP Eligibility Advisory Update
April 6, 2020 - Higher Education – Remote Access and Online Education in the Midst of COVID-19
April 4, 2020 - SBA Clarifies Application of Affiliation Rules to Payroll Protection Program
April 2, 2020 - SBA Releases Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rule
April 2, 2020 - Condos and Co-ops and the Paycheck Protection Program
April 1, 2020 - Treasury Issues Informal Guidance for Lenders and Potential Borrowers Under SBA Paycheck Protection Program
March 31, 2020 - HHS Issues Stark Law Blanket Waivers
March 30, 2020 - Anti-Price Gouging Laws and Emergencies
March 30, 2020 - Most Construction Activities in New York Now Prohibited
March 27, 2020 - Unemployment Compensation Under the CARES Act
March 27, 2020 - Forgivable Loans Under the SBA and Emergency EIDL Grants
March 27, 2020 - Provisions Affecting Employer-Sponsored Plans and Benefits
March 27, 2020 - Tax Provisions Under the CARES Act
March 27, 2020 - Key Considerations, Business Impacts for COVID-19 Related Orders
March 26, 2020 - Corporate Procedure in the Time of Coronavirus
March 25, 2020 - DOL Releases Guidance on New Paid Leave Laws
March 23, 2020 - Tax Day Delayed to July 15, 2020 – Treasury Secretary’s Tweet Now Official
March 23, 2020 - Avoiding Retaliation and Interference Claims by Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 20, 2020 - Force Majeure Clauses and the Effects of COVID-19 in Commercial Contracts
March 19, 2020 - FDA Issues Food Guidance Regarding COVID-19
March 19, 2020 - New Paid Leave Requirements for Employers of Fewer Than 500 Employees
March 18, 2020 - OSHA Guidance for Employers in Relation to COVID-19
March 18, 2020 - Addressing False Claims, Fake Websites in Light of COVID-19
March 18, 2020 - EEOC Endorses More Aggressive Employer Action to Address COVID-19
March 17, 2020 - USPTO Relief Available to Patent, Trademark Applicants and Owners Affected by COVID-19
March 17, 2020 - COVID-19 Q&A for Co-ops and Condos
March 11, 2020 - Addressing Employees' Spring Break Plans Amid the Coronavirus ("COVID-19") Pandemic
March 3, 2020 - Preparations for Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) for Condo and Co-op Boards
Feb. 28, 2020 - Workplace Preparations for Coronavirus (“COVID-19”)

Recent Developments

Legal-related updates and guidance for businesses to consider as they navigate this very dynamic situation.

Webinars

COVID-19 Updates for Employers
Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Travis Kearbey, Sarah Sise and Jack Vasquez, St. Louis Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Lenders, Financial Institutions Face Unique Exposure Under New COVID-19 Legislation
Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Paul Cambridge, William Ojile, and David Barnes, Senior Vice President, CAC Specialty
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Issues and Solutions for Retailers During and Post COVID-19
Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenters include Jeffrey Wurst

Factors to Consider as Co-ops and Condos Create COVID-19 Policies - Session #2
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenters: Andrew Brucker, Dale Degenshein, Peter Massa, Howard Schechter, Julie Schechter and Phyllis Weisberg
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Factors to Consider as Co-ops and Condos Create COVID-19 Policies - Session #1
Monday, June 8, 2020, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenters: Andrew Brucker, Dale Degenshein, Peter Massa, Julie Schechter and Phyllis Weisberg
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Return to Campus in Light of COVID-19
Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Martha Hereford, William Ojile and Ramona Palmer-Eason
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Addressing Wage and Leave Issues in a Reopening
Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Jeremy Brenner, Michael Kass and Travis Kearbey
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Protecting Your Employees in the Pandemic
Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Travis Kearbey, Julie O'Keefe and Ramona Palmer-Eason
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Addressing (Re-) Onboarding Risks in a Phased Reopening
Friday, May 8, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Martha Hereford, Travis Kearbey and Daniel O'Toole
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COVID-19, Manufacturing, and the Food and Beverage Industry – Responding to the Latest Guidance from Regulatory Agencies
Friday, April 24, 2020, at 1 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Meshach Rhoades and Amy Pauli
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Workforce Management to Maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness
Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Travis Kearbey and Ramona Palmer-Eason
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Lex Mundi Webinar: Data Privacy for Employers During COVID-19
Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Presenters include Privacy and Data Security Partner Scott Galt

DOL and OSHA - The Latest Guidance and Recommended Actions
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 11 a.m. Central Time
Presenters: Travis Kearbey and Julie O'Keefe
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Pandemic-Related Furlough and Layoff Considerations and Updates on DOL Guidance
Friday, March 27, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Daniel O'Toole, Sarah Sise, Travis Kearbey and Lauren Schuster
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New Paid Leave and Benefit Requirements Under Coronavirus Response Act
Monday, March 23, 2020, at 11 a.m. Central Time
Presenters: Travis Kearbey, Lauren Schuster and Sarah Sise
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